11 hours ago
Mountain View, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Research, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art models for autonomous-driving planning and prediction.
- Analyze model results in both open-loop and closed-loop settings.
- Conduct machine learning experiments using JAX and Python.
- Collaborate across teams and clearly present conclusions and insights.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field.
- Experience with Transformer architectures and reinforcement learning.
- Hands-on experience with modern deep learning libraries such as TensorFlow, JAX, or PyTorch.
- Basic programming skills such as Python and strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Preferred: publications in top-tier machine learning or robotics conferences, prior software development or industry research experience, and autonomous-vehicle behavior research knowledge.
Benefits
- Hybrid onsite internship position.
- Eligible interns may participate in the company’s benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
- Expected hourly PhD pay is $85.
Categories
ML EngineeringRobotics
About Waymo
Waymo develops the Waymo Driver, a full-stack autonomous driving system, and operates the Waymo One robotaxi service that offers paid, driverless rides in select U.S. cities. The company monetizes through ride-hailing fares and partnerships integrating its technology on multiple vehicle platforms. Founded in 2009 as Google’s self-driving project, Waymo is headquartered in Mountain View and is an Alphabet subsidiary, with over 10 million rider-only trips and 100+ million autonomous miles on public roads.